Honda Civic Ratings, Reviews and Analysis

Ratings & Reviews

3 star

tostetc writes:

Honda - we peaked about 10 years ago

Read cons. I will add that the same problem with head restraints and uncomfortable seats exists in the newer Accords as well. These formerly solid yet modest cars have become uncomfortable to sit in and laden with distracting gadgetry. Probably done with Hondas.

4 star

puzzblob2 writes:

Great car

I love the car. very reliable. The suspension is starting to loosen up and rattle. No Major repairs except head gasket because I forgot to change my antifreeze. That is what caused it to blow. Easy maintenance. Would recommend this car.

4 star

kathleen_p writes:

Loved my 2002 Honda Civic

This car was fun to drive, comfortable for me (I am 5'3"), got great gas mileage, great maneuverability and lasted a long time. I replaced the timing belt twice and got over 226,000 miles from it, then the head gasket blew and the car over heated. If I was a mechanic, I would have done the repairs myself and driven it a while longer, but decided I had gotten my money's worth out of it. The car has a surprising amount of room in the back seat and trunk.
Had a lot of road noise, although once I put some nice Michelin tires, it was a lot better. I should have done that sooner. Passengers in the back seat were not as comfortable as in the front, and it was noisier. In the summer, I would turn off the A/C if I had to accelerate up hill.

3 star

mwa96imp writes:

2002 Honda Civic SI

I like the interior room and relative reliability. The car has 230K miles on it. I don't care for the higher weight, poorer handling, high oil consumption and modest gas mileage.
The car has used oil at the rate of 1,000 to 1,500 miles/qt. It does not handle or ride as well as my previous '89 Civic SI. The engine is geared just as short as the '89, at 3,000 revs/mile despite being 25% larger, but is hardly any quicker to 60 than the '89. Steering feel is nowhere near as good as the un-assisted '89. Curb weight is is 20% higher too. Surprisingly, gas mileage is worse too. Even w/ Michelin Pilot tires, stopping distances are poor. The brakes are undersized for the weight. My '89 w/ 250K miles w/ the original drums and rotors, the '02 has gone through 4 sets of front rotors and should have had at least one more as the shudder on stopping was bad.

4 star

lisa.mundis writes:

Great car for commuting.

For the price, this is a great economy car with plenty of comfortable passenger space. Instruments are easy to read and the stereo is awesome, with controls on the steering wheel. Would recommend to any commuter or college student. No regrets.

Pricing Trends

The average LemonFree listing price for a
Honda Civic in California:

2014$23,553

2013$20,543

2012$17,690

2011$15,877

2010$14,784

Safety Ratings and Recalls

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2011 Honda Civic

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Recall Notices

2016 Honda Civic (10/11/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V725000

Component Name: PARKING BRAKE

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Description: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.

Defect: If the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.

2016 Honda Civic (7/11/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V526000

Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Description: American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Defect: If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KB8.

2011 Honda Civic (5/24/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V346000

Component Name: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Description: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Defect: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to be available in late Summer/Fall 2016. Interim notices will be mailed to owners beginning June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

2010 Honda Civic (5/24/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V346000

Component Name: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Description: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Defect: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to be available in late Summer/Fall 2016. Interim notices will be mailed to owners beginning June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

2009 Honda Civic (5/24/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V346000

Component Name: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Description: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Defect: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to be available in late Summer/Fall 2016. Interim notices will be mailed to owners beginning June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.